Is Flutter Mane viable in Gen 9 Monotype?

Flutter Mane is ranked #9 in Gen 9 Monotype with 12.77% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Flutter Mane in Gen 9 Monotype?

Muk-Alola has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 86.9% of 70.42533484120557 relevant encounters. Standard error is 4.0 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Flutter Mane matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 Monotype?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Flutter Mane was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Flutter Mane counters

Gen 9 Monotype · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0987 Flutter Mane

GhostFairy

USAGE 12.8% #9

BASE STATS

HP 55

ATK 55

DEF 55

SPA 135

SPD 135

SPE 135

BST570

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

GhostSteel

¼×

Bug

0×

NormalFightingDragon

Moves

Shadow Ball 99.8% Moonblast 99.7% Thunderbolt 90.4% Power Gem 51.6% Energy Ball 40.1% Psyshock 8.8% Mystical Fire 4.3% Thunder 2.0%

Items

Choice Specs 76.7% Choice Scarf 21.3% Life Orb 0.6% Leftovers 0.3% Expert Belt 0.3% Assault Vest 0.3% Heavy-Duty Boots 0.2% Focus Sash 0.1%

Common Teammates

Leading observed checks

Open a matchup for a separate set-based damage estimate, or browse uploaded teams with both Pokémon.

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Muk-Alola

PoisonDark DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

70.425

70.7

86.9% Standard error 4.03 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Flutter Mane Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Muk-Alola: 189-223 (45.6 - 53.8%) -- 3.9% chance to 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Goodra-Hisui

SteelDragon DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

195.647

58.5

77.8% Standard error 4.81 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Flutter Mane Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Goodra-Hisui: 142-168 (39 - 46.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ceruledge

FireGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

25.665

31.0

67.9% Standard error 9.22 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ceruledge Poltergeist vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 620-732 (197.4 - 233.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

66.041

25.3

59.3% Standard error 8.49 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Flutter Mane Thunder vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 326-384 (81.5 - 96%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Clodsire

PoisonGround DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

38.844

25.0

56.8% Standard error 7.95 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Flutter Mane Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire: 446-526 (96.1 - 113.3%) -- 75% chance to OHKO

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Dragapult

DragonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

81.44

20.6

51.4% Standard error 7.69 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragapult Phantom Force vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 492-582 (156.6 - 185.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Flutter Mane

GhostFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

42.906

19.5

50.0% Standard error 7.63 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Flutter Mane Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Flutter Mane: 258-306 (82.1 - 97.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

98.128

18.3

51.5% Standard error 8.32 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 234-276 (74.5 - 87.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Samurott-Hisui

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

37.617

16.9

49.5% Standard error 8.15 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 285-336 (90.7 - 107%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO

View Samurott-Hisui counters → Teams with Samurott-Hisui →

Heatran

FireSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

58.648

5.7

41.9% Standard error 9.07 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Heatran Heavy Slam (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 342-404 (108.9 - 128.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Iron Treads

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

23.935

5.5

46.2% Standard error 10.19 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Treads Heavy Slam (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 626-740 (199.3 - 235.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Meowscarada

GrassDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

75.333

1.6

28.7% Standard error 6.77 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Protean Meowscarada Triple Axel (120 BP) (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 464-550 (147.7 - 175.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

73.627

0.5

28.7% Standard error 7.05 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Toxapex Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 85-102 (27 - 32.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Ting-Lu

DarkGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

34.453

-3.8

26.2% Standard error 7.49 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ting-Lu Heavy Slam (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 412-486 (131.2 - 154.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Archaludon

SteelDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

84.317

-5.6

16.5% Standard error 5.52 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Archaludon Flash Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Flutter Mane: 110-132 (35 - 42%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Greninja

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

81.772

-5.8

18.0% Standard error 5.96 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Greninja Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Flutter Mane: 99-117 (31.5 - 37.2%) -- 80.2% chance to 3HKO

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

47.894

-7.4

28.7% Standard error 9.02 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Make It Rain vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Flutter Mane: 254-302 (80.8 - 96.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Roaring Moon

DragonDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

28.232

-7.5

25.2% Standard error 8.18 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Roaring Moon Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 326-384 (103.8 - 122.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Landorus

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

62.777

-7.9

20.5% Standard error 7.09 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 161-190 (51.2 - 60.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

23.432

-12.8

20.6% Standard error 8.36 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Raging Bolt Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Flutter Mane: 99-117 (31.5 - 37.2%) -- 80.2% chance to 3HKO

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Mandibuzz

DarkFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.408

-13.2

4.2% Standard error 4.35 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mandibuzz Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 222-262 (70.7 - 83.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Hoopa-Unbound

PsychicDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

22.722

-13.9

19.2% Standard error 8.26 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 424-501 (135 - 159.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Swampert

WaterGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.288

-14.2

13.7% Standard error 6.99 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Swampert Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 258-304 (82.1 - 96.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

44.179

-14.4

6.4% Standard error 5.19 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Skarmory Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 252-297 (80.2 - 94.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK View matchup

41.594

-15.1

19.7% Standard error 8.71 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Tornadus-Therian Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 102-120 (32.4 - 38.2%) -- 97.5% chance to 3HKO

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Hippowdon

Ground SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.788

-16.0

8.6% Standard error 6.15 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Hippowdon Heavy Slam (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Flutter Mane: 418-494 (133.1 - 157.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Hippowdon counters → Teams with Hippowdon →

Ranked #9 with 12.77% usage. Sorted by conservative score.